Funeral for Ed Koch

February 4, 2013 6:04 PM

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A casket containing the remains of former New York City Mayor Ed Koch is brought into Temple Emanu-El, at for his funeral in New York, Monday, Feb. 4, 2013. The crowd braved temperatures in the low 20s and a fierce wind while waiting in two lines outside the temple. Koch died Friday, Feb. 1, 2013. less

A casket containing the remains of former New York City Mayor Ed Koch is brought into Temple Emanu-El, at for his funeral in New York, Monday, Feb. 4, 2013. The crowd braved temperatures in the low 20s and a ... more

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A casket containing the remains of former New York City Mayor Ed... Photo-4137669.56258 - Times Union

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New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, left, and former New York City Mayors Rudolph Giuliani, center, and David Dinkins put their hands over their hearts as a casket containing the body of former New York City Mayor Ed Koch leaves Temple Emanu-El synagogue in New York after his funeral Monday, Feb. 4, 2013. Koch was remembered as the quintessential New Yorker during a funeral that frequently elicited laughter, recalling his famous one-liners and amusing antics in the public eye. less

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, left, and former New York City Mayors Rudolph Giuliani, center, and David Dinkins put their hands over their hearts as a casket containing the body of former New York City ... more

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NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 04: People watch as the casket of former New York City Mayor Ed Koch is brought out by members of the New York Police Department following funeral services at Manhattan's Temple Emanu-El on February 4, 2013 in New York City.The iconic former New York mayor passed away on February 1, 2013 in New York City at age 88. Ed Koch was New York's 105th mayor and ran the city from 1978-89. He was often outspoken and combative and has been credited with rescuing the city from near-financial ruin during a three-term City Hall run. less

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 04: People watch as the casket of former New York City Mayor Ed Koch is brought out by members of the New York Police Department following funeral services at Manhattan's Temple ... more

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NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 04: Members of the public wait in the cold to enter funeral services for former New York City Mayor Ed Koch at Manhattan's Temple Emanu-El on February 4, 2013 in New York City.The iconic former New York mayor passed away on February 1, 2013 in New York City at age 88. Ed Koch was New York's 105th mayor and ran the city from 1978-89. He was often outspoken and combative and has been credited with rescuing the city from near-financial ruin during a three-term City Hall run. less

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 04: Members of the public wait in the cold to enter funeral services for former New York City Mayor Ed Koch at Manhattan's Temple Emanu-El on February 4, 2013 in New York City.The ... more

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NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 04: Members of the public wait in the cold... Photo-4137639.56258 - Times Union

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NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 04: Members of the public wait to enter funeral services for former New York City Mayor Ed Koch at Manhattan's Temple Emanu-El on February 4, 2013 in New York City.The iconic former New York mayor passed away on February 1, 2013 in New York City at age 88. Ed Koch was New York's 105th mayor and ran the city from 1978-89. He was often outspoken and combative and has been credited with rescuing the city from near-financial ruin during a three-term City Hall run. less

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 04: Members of the public wait to enter funeral services for former New York City Mayor Ed Koch at Manhattan's Temple Emanu-El on February 4, 2013 in New York City.The iconic former New ... more

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NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 04: Members of the public wait to enter... Photo-4137643.56258 - Times Union

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NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 04: New York Governor Andrew Cuomo exits funeral services for former New York City Mayor Ed Koch at Manhattan's Temple Emanu-El on February 4, 2013 in New York City.The iconic former New York mayor passed away on February 1, 2013 in New York City at age 88. Ed Koch was New York's 105th mayor and ran the city from 1978-89. He was often outspoken and combative and has been credited with rescuing the city from near-financial ruin during a three-term City Hall run. less

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 04: New York Governor Andrew Cuomo exits funeral services for former New York City Mayor Ed Koch at Manhattan's Temple Emanu-El on February 4, 2013 in New York City.The iconic former ... more

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NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 04: New York Governor Andrew Cuomo exits... Photo-4137642.56258 - Times Union

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NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 04: Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani attends funeral services for former New York Mayor Ed Koch at Manhattan's Temple Emanu-El on February 4, 2013 in New York City.The iconic former New York mayor passed away on February 1, 2013 in New York City at age 88. Ed Koch was New York's 105th mayor and ran the city from 1978-89. He was often outspoken and combative and has been credited with rescuing the city from near-financial ruin during a three-term City Hall run. Former Governor Mario Cuomo is at left. less

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 04: Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani attends funeral services for former New York Mayor Ed Koch at Manhattan's Temple Emanu-El on February 4, 2013 in New York City.The iconic former ... more

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NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 04: Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani... Photo-4137637.56258 - Times Union

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NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 04: The hearse carrying the casket of former New York City Mayor Ed Koch drives away following funeral services at Manhattan's Temple Emanu-El on February 4, 2013 in New York City.The iconic former New York mayor passed away on February 1, 2013 in New York City at age 88. Ed Koch was New York's 105th mayor and ran the city from 1978-89. He was often outspoken and combative and has been credited with rescuing the city from near-financial ruin during a three-term City Hall run. less

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 04: The hearse carrying the casket of former New York City Mayor Ed Koch drives away following funeral services at Manhattan's Temple Emanu-El on February 4, 2013 in New York City.The ... more

Photo: Spencer Platt, Getty Images

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 04: The hearse carrying the casket of... Photo-4137638.56258 - Times Union

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NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 04: New York Governor Andrew Cuomo (R) and his father former Governor Mario Cuomo exit funeral services for former New York Mayor Ed Koch at Manhattan's Temple Emanu-El on February 4, 2013 in New York City.The iconic former New York mayor passed away on February 1, 2013 in New York City at age 88. Ed Koch was New York's 105th mayor and ran the city from 1978-89. He was often outspoken and combative and has been credited with rescuing the city from near-financial ruin during a three-term City Hall run. less

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 04: New York Governor Andrew Cuomo (R) and his father former Governor Mario Cuomo exit funeral services for former New York Mayor Ed Koch at Manhattan's Temple Emanu-El on February 4, ... more

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 04: Former President Bill Clinton (R) and New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (C) exit funeral services for former New York Mayor Ed Koch at Manhattan's Temple Emanu-El on February 4, 2013 in New York City.The iconic former New York mayor passed away on February 1, 2013 in New York City at age 88. Ed Koch was New York's 105th mayor and ran the city from 1978-89. He was often outspoken and combative and has been credited with rescuing the city from near-financial ruin during a three-term City Hall run. less

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 04: Former President Bill Clinton (R) and New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (C) exit funeral services for former New York Mayor Ed Koch at Manhattan's Temple Emanu-El on February 4, 2013 in ... more

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NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 04: Former President Bill Clinton (R) and... Photo-4137640.56258 - Times Union

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NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 04: A New York Police Department helicopter participates in a flyover in honor of former New York City Mayor Ed Koch following funeral services at Manhattan's Temple Emanu-El on February 4, 2013 in New York City.The iconic former New York mayor passed away on February 1, 2013 in New York City at age 88. Ed Koch was New York's 105th mayor and ran the city from 1978-89. He was often outspoken and combative and has been credited with rescuing the city from near-financial ruin during a three-term City Hall run. less

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 04: A New York Police Department helicopter participates in a flyover in honor of former New York City Mayor Ed Koch following funeral services at Manhattan's Temple Emanu-El on ... more

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NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 04: A New York Police Department... Photo-4137645.56258 - Times Union

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NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 04: New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg attends funeral services for former New York City Mayor Ed Koch at Manhattan's Temple Emanu-El on February 4, 2013 in New York City.The iconic former New York mayor passed away on February 1, 2013 in New York City at age 88. Ed Koch was New York's 105th mayor and ran the city from 1978-89. He was often outspoken and combative and has been credited with rescuing the city from near-financial ruin during a three-term City Hall run. less

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 04: New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg attends funeral services for former New York City Mayor Ed Koch at Manhattan's Temple Emanu-El on February 4, 2013 in New York City.The iconic ... more

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NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 04: New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg... Photo-4137646.56258 - Times Union

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NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 04: The casket of former New York City Mayor Ed Koch is brought out by members of the New York Police Department following funeral services at Manhattan's Temple Emanu-El on February 4, 2013 in New York City.The iconic former New York mayor passed away on February 1, 2013 in New York City at age 88. Ed Koch was New York's 105th mayor and ran the city from 1978-89. He was often outspoken and combative and has been credited with rescuing the city from near-financial ruin during a three-term City Hall run. less

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 04: The casket of former New York City Mayor Ed Koch is brought out by members of the New York Police Department following funeral services at Manhattan's Temple Emanu-El on February 4, ... more

Photo: Spencer Platt, Getty Images

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 04: The casket of former New York City... Photo-4137676.56258 - Times Union

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NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 04: Former New York City Mayor David Dinkins attends funeral services for former New York Mayor Ed Koch at Manhattan's Temple Emanu-El on February 4, 2013 in New York City.The iconic former New York mayor passed away on February 1, 2013 in New York City at age 88. Ed Koch was New York's 105th mayor and ran the city from 1978-89. He was often outspoken and combative and has been credited with rescuing the city from near-financial ruin during a three-term City Hall run. Former Governor Mario Cuomo is at left. less

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 04: Former New York City Mayor David Dinkins attends funeral services for former New York Mayor Ed Koch at Manhattan's Temple Emanu-El on February 4, 2013 in New York City.The iconic ... more

Photo: Spencer Platt, Getty Images

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 04: Former New York City Mayor David... Photo-4137651.56258 - Times Union

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NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 04: U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) attends funeral services for former New York City Mayor Ed Koch at Manhattan's Temple Emanu-El on February 4, 2013 in New York City.The iconic former New York mayor passed away on February 1, 2013 in New York City at age 88. Ed Koch was New York's 105th mayor and ran the city from 1978-89. He was often outspoken and combative and has been credited with rescuing the city from near-financial ruin during a three-term City Hall run. Former Governor Mario Cuomo is at left. less

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 04: U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) attends funeral services for former New York City Mayor Ed Koch at Manhattan's Temple Emanu-El on February 4, 2013 in New York City.The iconic former ... more

Former President of the United States Bill Clinton talks with former New York City Governor Andrew Cuomo after the funeral of former New York City Mayor Ed Koch in New York, Monday, Feb. 4, 2013. Koch was remembered as the quintessential New Yorker during a funeral that frequently elicited laughter, recalling his famous one-liners and amusing antics in the public eye. Koch died Friday of congestive heart failure at age 88. less

Former President of the United States Bill Clinton talks with former New York City Governor Andrew Cuomo after the funeral of former New York City Mayor Ed Koch in New York, Monday, Feb. 4, 2013. Koch was ... more

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Former President of the United States Bill Clinton talks with... Photo-4137632.56258 - Times Union

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The casket containing the remains of former New York City Mayor Ed Koch is carried by police officers into Temple Emanu-El for his funeral in New York, Monday, Feb. 4, 2013. Koch died Friday of congestive heart failure at age 88. less

The casket containing the remains of former New York City Mayor Ed Koch is carried by police officers into Temple Emanu-El for his funeral in New York, Monday, Feb. 4, 2013. Koch died Friday of congestive ... more

Photo: Seth Wenig, AP

The casket containing the remains of former New York City Mayor Ed... Photo-4137635.56258 - Times Union

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New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand speaks to media as she arrives for the funeral of former New York City Mayor Ed Koch in New York, Monday, Feb. 4, 2013. Koch was remembered as the quintessential New Yorker during a funeral that frequently elicited laughter, recalling his famous one-liners and amusing antics in the public eye. Koch died Friday of congestive heart failure at age 88. less

New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand speaks to media as she arrives for the funeral of former New York City Mayor Ed Koch in New York, Monday, Feb. 4, 2013. Koch was remembered as the quintessential New Yorker ... more

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New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand speaks to media as she arrives... Photo-4137653.56258 - Times Union

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Former New York Governor George Pataki speaks to media as she arrives for the funeral of former New York City Mayor Ed Koch in New York, Monday, Feb. 4, 2013. Koch was remembered as the quintessential New Yorker during a funeral that frequently elicited laughter, recalling his famous one-liners and amusing antics in the public eye. Koch died Friday of congestive heart failure at age 88. less

Former New York Governor George Pataki speaks to media as she arrives for the funeral of former New York City Mayor Ed Koch in New York, Monday, Feb. 4, 2013. Koch was remembered as the quintessential New ... more

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Former New York Governor George Pataki speaks to media as she... Photo-4137656.56258 - Times Union

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New York Senator Charles Schumer speaks to media as she arrives for the funeral of former New York City Mayor Ed Koch in New York, Monday, Feb. 4, 2013. Koch was remembered as the quintessential New Yorker during a funeral that frequently elicited laughter, recalling his famous one-liners and amusing antics in the public eye. Koch died Friday of congestive heart failure at age 88. less

New York Senator Charles Schumer speaks to media as she arrives for the funeral of former New York City Mayor Ed Koch in New York, Monday, Feb. 4, 2013. Koch was remembered as the quintessential New Yorker ... more

Photo: Seth Wenig, AP

New York Senator Charles Schumer speaks to media as she arrives for... Photo-4137660.56258 - Times Union

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Former Governor of New York Mario Cuomo leaves the synagogue after the funeral of former New York City Mayor Ed Koch in New York, Monday, Feb. 4, 2013. Koch was remembered as the quintessential New Yorker during a funeral that frequently elicited laughter, recalling his famous one-liners and amusing antics in the public eye. Koch died Friday of congestive heart failure at age 88. less

Former Governor of New York Mario Cuomo leaves the synagogue after the funeral of former New York City Mayor Ed Koch in New York, Monday, Feb. 4, 2013. Koch was remembered as the quintessential New Yorker ... more

Photo: Seth Wenig, AP

Former Governor of New York Mario Cuomo leaves the synagogue after... Photo-4137663.56258 - Times Union

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Former President of the United States Bill Clinton talks with supporters and signs autographs after the funeral of former New York City Mayor Ed Koch in New York, Monday, Feb. 4, 2013. Koch was remembered as the quintessential New Yorker during a funeral that frequently elicited laughter, recalling his famous one-liners and amusing antics in the public eye. Koch died Friday of congestive heart failure at age 88. less

Former President of the United States Bill Clinton talks with supporters and signs autographs after the funeral of former New York City Mayor Ed Koch in New York, Monday, Feb. 4, 2013. Koch was remembered as ... more

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Former President of the United States Bill Clinton talks with... Photo-4137666.56258 - Times Union

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A casket containing the body of former New York City Mayor Ed Koch is loaded into a hearse while city employees, politicians, media and others look on after his funeral in New York, Monday, Feb. 4, 2013. Koch was remembered as the quintessential New Yorker during a funeral that frequently elicited laughter, recalling his famous one-liners and amusing antics in the public eye. Koch died Friday of congestive heart failure at age 88. less

A casket containing the body of former New York City Mayor Ed Koch is loaded into a hearse while city employees, politicians, media and others look on after his funeral in New York, Monday, Feb. 4, 2013. Koch ... more

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New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, left, and former New York City Mayors Rudolph Giuliani, center, and David Dinkins put their hands over their hearts as a casket containing the body of former New York City Mayor Ed Koch leaves a synagogue after his funeral in New York, Monday, Feb. 4, 2013. Koch was remembered as the quintessential New Yorker during a funeral that frequently elicited laughter, recalling his famous one-liners and amusing antics in the public eye. Koch died Friday of congestive heart failure at age 88. less

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, left, and former New York City Mayors Rudolph Giuliani, center, and David Dinkins put their hands over their hearts as a casket containing the body of former New York City ... more

Photo: Seth Wenig, AP

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, left, and former New York... Photo-4137677.56258 - Times Union